2021 NBA Draft Superthread
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No clue they'd pick Mitchell -- only saw him in the final - didn't even watch 'tape'.....just watched his highlights now....he likes to yell. -- kidding aside he looks like an NFL RB playing basketball....there's a bit of Baron Davis reminiscent (though no where near the hops) - he looks ready to mix it up physically.....he exudes intensity. No problem with the left either.
Not that I put a lot of stock on Perk's analysis but if that's all we get from the ESPN guys is "he will be their starting center by the end of the season" I can f with that. I have said in the Bags fallout that I'd like to just try to steal bigs in the second round or Euro stash guys as long as NBA is guard/wing league.
And again, taking the best D guy look, it may not be sexy but I like it and its a lot better than super team but young as a team identity.
And again, taking the best D guy look, it may not be sexy but I like it and its a lot better than super team but young as a team identity.
To be clear, I’m not saying Mitchell was or wasn’t BPA. I said this before, but will say again that I knew less about this year’s prospects than I have in a long while. Just didn’t follow or watch as much as I typically do.
If McNair had Mitchell at the top of his board when #9 was on the clock, I applaud him for taking BPA and not reaching for need. Although the KINGS clearly do have defensive needs, so it worked out well in that respect. But they didn’t have a strong need for another guard.
Regardless, I’m ok with the selection for those reasons. That, and Mitchell’s biggest strength is different than that of Fox and Hali.
But if you didn’t have Mitchell as BPA I can understand the disappointment. I felt the exact same way when Bagley was selected #2. I didn’t have him among my top 6.
If McNair had Mitchell at the top of his board when #9 was on the clock, I applaud him for taking BPA and not reaching for need. Although the KINGS clearly do have defensive needs, so it worked out well in that respect. But they didn’t have a strong need for another guard.
Regardless, I’m ok with the selection for those reasons. That, and Mitchell’s biggest strength is different than that of Fox and Hali.
But if you didn’t have Mitchell as BPA I can understand the disappointment. I felt the exact same way when Bagley was selected #2. I didn’t have him among my top 6.
I think the player we wanted was Franz. The real culprit tonight is Toronto. Orlando was expecting to get Barnes but had to take Suggs. If they had taken Barnes than they woulda grabbed Mitchell at 8 but instead of taking two guards they grabbed Wagner. Anyway, I think Mitchell ends up being a difference maker and solid player but we really need help in the front court. I don’t think bringing back Holmes and drafting Davion moves the needle that much so I understand why some are frustrated with the pick.
